Ingredients
For the Chicken Rolls
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
For the Dijon Cream Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pound chicken breasts to ¼ inch thickness. Add one slice of Swiss cheese and roll tightly. Secure with toothpicks.
- Dredge in seasoned flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Sear in skillet with olive oil and butter until golden.
- Transfer to baking dish and bake 20–25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- For sauce: melt butter, whisk in flour and cook 1 min. Gradually add milk, Dijon, and Parmesan. Simmer until thickened.
- Slice chicken and top with sauce. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use different cheeses or add herbs for variation.
- Searing adds color and flavor but can be skipped for a quicker version.
- Store sauce and chicken separately for best leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked, Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American, European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken roll with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
